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These inspirational and diverse stories about local women of all ages in our community are made possible through the continued support of AFYA Medical Spa Guelph as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Guelph woman featured on Remembrance Day stamp

Guelph woman featured on Remembrance Day stamp

Mary Barnaby Fountain is one of the four farmerettes on the stamp released by Canada Post
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A feminist take on an old holiday classic with 'Miss' Scrooge

A feminist take on an old holiday classic with 'Miss' Scrooge

'Miss Scrooge: A New Holiday Musical,' will hit the Guelph Little Theatre stage Thursday to Sunday
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Women in Motion to talk travel at the Bookshelf

Women in Motion to talk travel at the Bookshelf

On Oct. 16, at the Bookshelf, three authors will share tips about their their own travel writing journeys with the hope to entertain, provoke, inform, and inspire those who dream of adventure and how to write about it
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'Empowering girls to be leaders:' Hockey builds on and off-ice skills

'Empowering girls to be leaders:' Hockey builds on and off-ice skills

More women and girls are reaping the benefits of sport, says Guelph Girls Hockey Association president
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In the absence of proper-fitting women's workwear, this Guelph company was born

In the absence of proper-fitting women's workwear, this Guelph company was born

Since 2020, The Dirty Seahorse creates comfortable clothing for women working in skilled trades and ensures garments are durable and safe
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Remembering Guelph's past in new #metoo movement novel

Remembering Guelph's past in new #metoo movement novel

Set in Guelph, the book is a literary fiction #metoo novel that explores truth, resilience and the 'ride-or-die' friendship between two young women who will support each other, at any cost
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Guelph author and sipologist believes it's always a good time for tea

Guelph author and sipologist believes it's always a good time for tea

In her first book, Maureen Lowden shares how to turn a cup of tea into a mindful moment with quick and easy advice
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Networkshop event set to support 'visibility' for local female entrepreneurs

Networkshop event set to support 'visibility' for local female entrepreneurs

As an advocate for local female entrepreneurs, Danielle Joworski will host a networkshop event on Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Wildfield Studio in Guelph
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A once in a lifetime volunteer opportunity at the Paris Olympics

A once in a lifetime volunteer opportunity at the Paris Olympics

As a volunteer with the protocol team, Camille Martin will volunteer at the Stade de France, the national stadium in France, located just north of Paris in Saint-Denis
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Women recognized with Award of Merit for work with local Indigenous families

Women recognized with Award of Merit for work with local Indigenous families

Wendy Stewart, Donna Dubie and Tauni Sheldon have decades worth of experience working with child welfare
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